Tanner Antonutti will focus on playing tackle in his final high school season. (Instagram/courtesy)

Tanner Antonutti will play tackle exclusively for Ensworth (Nashville, Tenn.) High School this season after working on the line and at tight end in previous seasons. Tennessee projects him as an offensive tackle at the next level.

Ensworth holds a 7-2 record right now with help from Antonutti on the line.

Antonutti attended Tennessee’s home-opener against Indiana State and he appears locked into the Vols.

Antonutti has the potential to really rise playing only left tackle in his senior season and honing his skills. He possesses tremendous athleticism for a lineman, and could turn into an excellent pass blocker.

Gavin Schoenwald decided to stay close to home, and that’s huge for Vanderbilt. (Benjamin Wolk/SEC Country)

Gavin Schoenwald decided to stay in the area and commit to Vanderbilt. He plays for Brentwood Academy in the suburbs of Nashville.

Schoenwald shows a willingness and seemingly even a desire to block and punish opposing players. This should translate well to the next level when the Commodores coaching staff demands this kind of play from him.

17. 3-star CB Jaylon King (6-1, 170 pounds), Georgia Tech

Jaclyn King makes plays on the field, to put it simply. If he can add more strength, he could really shoot up the board.

King gets by for Ensworth by being faster than every other player on the field. This is his greatest attribute. He plays quarterback and cornerback, but his future will likely lie on the defensive end of the field.

Jack Sirmon recorded 61 tackles and 3 interceptions for Brentwood Academy last season.

Sirmon has a nose for the ball and always seems to find his way into the play regardless of his starting position on the field. Should he decide to stay committed to Washington, the Huskies will get a linebacker capable of developing into something special.

15. 3-star ATH DaShon Bussell (6-2, 182 pounds), uncommitted

DaShon Bussell doesn’t have the most impressive offer list, as his two best offers so far are Tennessee and Iowa State. The list doesn’t do justice to just how good Bussell really can be as a player. He’s explosive with the ball in his hands.

Bussell plays for Knoxville Catholic High School, so he will get plenty of looks this season with Tennessee commit Cade Mays on the field. Catholic has begun the season with a 6-3 record, but Bussell has turned some heads with his play.

Bussell plays wide receiver and cornerback and has said he leans toward playing corner at the next level.

Arkansas coach Bret Bielema likes linemen on both sides of the ball a certain way, and that’s big and hard to move around.

Gooden brings the Razorbacks exactly that with his size. He has the frame to get into a college weight room and really become a strong player at the next level.

13. 4-star OT Maxwell Iyama (6-6, 280 pounds), South Carolina

Maxwell Iyama is set to play offensive tackle for South Carolina. (Hale McGranahan/ SEC Country)

Maxwell Iyama needs to put on more size to reach his full potential. There is plenty there to get excited about if you’re a South Carolina fan, though.

On run plays, Iyama attacks the defenders and never seems to let up until the play is finished.

12. 4-star WR Cameron Johnson (6-1, 182 pounds), Vanderbilt

Cameron Johnson’s commitment to Vanderbilt in June seemed like a bit of surprise at the time, and is a huge get for coach Derek Mason. Johnson decided to stay in the Nashville area — he plays for Brentwood Academy — which is huge for Vanderbilt.

Johnson has good vision with the ball in his hands in the open field, allowing him to be a dangerous kickoff return man. He fights through contact and doesn’t go down with just an arm tackle. He could develop into a terrific possession wide receiver for the Commodores.

The Vols have high hopes about tight end Jacob Warren’s prospects in Knoxville. (Hale McGranahan/ SEC Country)

Jacob Warren has shown his playmaking ability early and often in high school season. He has 23 receptions for 456 yards and 6 touchdowns through 8 games.

I think his receiving abilities have impressed people this season. He’s got good speed for his size, too.

Warren has the size and ability to become a top SEC tight end down the line. He will need to add some pounds so he can block SEC defenders, though.

Warren should get plenty of opportunities to shine in the Vols’ offense once he’s ready. Offensive coordinator Larry Scott was the lead recruiter for the Farragut (Knoxville, Tenn.) High School product.

10. 4-star OT Jerome Carvin (6-4, 307 pounds), uncommitted

Jerome Carvin won’t decide on his college destination until he takes his five official visits. (StudentSports/courtesy)

Jerome Carvin is the top uncommitted prospect in the state and will make his decision after he takes all five of his official visits.

Carvin dominates the play on the west side of the state with his sheer size. At 6-foot-4 and 307 pounds, Carvin bullies his smaller defenders. It might be a big adjustment when he comes to college, because he won’t be able to win his matchups on size alone.

I believe the Cordova, Tenn., product will end up on Rocky Top, but Mississippi State is a looming threat, one that is becoming bigger with each passing day. Tennessee is recruiting him as a right tackle, but other schools have pegged him as a guard.

He might lack the mobility the to play the pass rush effectively at the next level. Tennessee certainly believes in him, though.

9. 4-star DT D’Andre Litaker (6-2, 302 pounds), Tennessee

Litaker tore his ACL early in the season. The injury will end his high school career, and he has begun the rehab process toward getting ready for his college career with Tennessee.

This has been Litaker’s second torn ACL in as many seasons. There is some concern he won’t be able to bounce back fully from the injury, but I’m a believer in Litaker. He isn’t someone I’d bet against.

Litaker and the Tennessee coaching staff already have talked about him redshirting his first season on campus. This is likely the best move for Litaker so he can take the process slow and try to regain confidence in his legs.

Brant Lawless seems to be the quiet guy that just consistently gets the job done. One of Butch Jones’ favorite traits in a player is consistency, so it’s easy to see why he wants Lawless.

Lawless uses his quickness to get around offensive linemen with ease for Nashville Christian School. If he’s not double-teamed, Lawless will find his way into the backfield.

When the competition picks up in college and it becomes a little tougher to disengage offensive linemen, it will be interesting to see how Lawless uses his speed to make plays.

Lawless’ commitment to the Vols was one of Tennessee defensive line coach Brady Hoke’s first victories on staff. It’s easy to see why Hoke pursued Lawless, because his athleticism makes him a handful for offensive linemen.

Master Teague committed to Ohio State before his senior season. (Benjamin Wolk/SEC Country)

Master Teague spurned the in-state Vols for an Ohio State commitment over the summer.

Teague has good balance and explosion through the hole for a running back. If Teague gets to the second level, he has the breakaway speed needed to make big plays. It is obvious any time a highlight of his comes on why he received so much attention from colleges.

The Blackman High School product did enough to turn the head of Ohio State coach Urban Meyer, and Teague has 724 yards rushing and 11 touchdowns through 5 games this season. I bumped him up two spots because of his strong play.

Tennessee needs another running back this cycle, but don’t expect Teague to be the one on the list.

Any time a defensive lineman receives a committable offer from the Crimson Tide, it’s noteworthy.

Jordan Davis’ pass-rushing skills off the edge might even be better than Greg Emerson’s at the moment. Alabama coach Nick Saban must be able to envision the big, athletic frame as a productive SEC pass rusher down the line.

Davis plays for Southwind High School in Memphis. He plays against some of the most athletic players in the South and his play stands out from the rest.

Alontae Taylor is moving from QB to receiver for his final season of high school ball. (Sam Spiegelman/ SEC Country)

Alontae Taylor is one of only two players in the state to attend the Opening Finals along with Greg Emerson.

Taylor has blazing speed and is dynamic with the ball in his hands. He has played quarterback during his high school career for Coffee Country Central, but is making the switch to wide receiver this season.

Tennessee wants Taylor to play wide receiver when he comes to the team and he has already begun working on his skills.

Taylor has shown good wide receiver abilities already in the high school season. About every week he ends up with a touchdown reception of over 30 yards.

Taylor has received attention from Georgia, Notre Dame and Ohio State over the past weeks. If The Vols continue to struggle, he could be a candidate to flip.

2. 4-star DE Greg Emerson (6-5, 275 pounds), Tennessee

Greg Emerson committed to the Tennessee in July. (247Sports/courtesy)

Greg Emerson surprised everyone when he committed to the Vols in July. The decision wasn’t the surprise, as much as it was the timing, since Emerson originally planned to announce his commitment in December. Tennessee gets one of the best defensive linemen around and the best defensive player in the state.

Emerson’s size and brute force separate him from everyone else on the list. Some recruiting services have Emerson listed as a defensive tackle or project him to play there at the next level. Emerson scoffs at that notion and always says he will play defensive end in college.

Emerson sustained a dislocated left ankle and fractured left fibula at Nike’s The Opening and has been rehabbing his way back to health. He looks like he’ll be completely healthy when he gets to campus for Tennessee.

1. 5-star OT Cade Mays (6-5, 305 pounds), Tennessee

Offensive tackle Cade Mays has been committed to the Vols for more than two years. (Mike Griffith,/SEC Country)

Cade Mays makes the top of the list again, which is really no surprise. Mays dominates the high school game with his brute force and physicality.

The recruitment of Mays has gotten very interesting since the Georgia loss. He committed to the Vols over two years ago, but he has recently began talking with other schools again.

Clemson and Alabama have come calling. It is likely Mays will still end up a Vol, but there is doubt for the first time in a while.